Let’s Get Real with Justin and Trisha Davis

Episode 062: One Choice Away from Change: A Launch Day Conversation with Our Son Micah E. Davis

🎙️ Episode Title: One Choice Away from Change: A Launch Day Conversation with Our Son Micah
It’s book launch day! In this special episode, Justin & Trish invite their son Micah—a pastor and church planter—to lead a raw and hope-filled conversation about their new book, One Choice Away from Change. They reflect on the hard conversations, healing, and grace that shaped their family story and inspired this message.
You’ll hear how God has used pain, forgiveness, and intentional growth to break cycles and bring transformation. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.
🛒 Get the Book:👉 One Choice Away from Change on Amazon
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Episode 061: Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding Healing in the Desert with Steve Carter

Episode Title:Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding Healing in the Desert with Steve Carter
Episode Description:In this powerful episode, Justin and Trish sit down with their friend, pastor, and author Steve Carter to talk about grief, leadership loss, betrayal, and spiritual resilience. Steve shares the story behind his book Grieve, Breathe, Receive and how a personal season of pain and disillusionment became an invitation to deeper healing and transformation. From navigating the fallout of a public church scandal to rediscovering God's presence in the desert, this honest conversation is full of wisdom for anyone walking through disappointment, deconstruction, or transition.
Steve opens up about his unexpected resignation from Willow Creek, what it taught him about grief and spiritual formation, and how God reshaped his heart for ministry during years in the wilderness. Whether you’re in a season of letting go, waiting in uncertainty, or learning to forgive, this episode offers hope, direction, and real talk about the messy middle of spiritual growth.
Links and Resources:🔹 Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter🔹 The Craft & Character Podcast🔹 Learn more about Steve Carter🔹 Christ Church of Oak Brook🔹 Preorder One Choice Away from Change🔹 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram
 

Episode 060: I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: Integrating Faith, Psychology, and Honest Healing with Dr. Alison Cook

🎙️ Episode Title:I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: Integrating Faith, Psychology, and Honest Healing with Dr. Alison Cook
🎧 Episode Description:In this rich and vulnerable conversation, Justin and Trish sit down with psychologist, author, and spiritual mentor Dr. Alison Cook to talk about emotional honesty, faith, shame, and the healing power of self-awareness. Dr. Cook shares the inspiration behind her book I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, and why integrating faith and psychology is essential—not contradictory—to spiritual formation.
They explore the difference between conviction and shame, the danger of spiritual bypassing, how to stop "performing goodness," and why naming what’s hard is the first step toward healing. Whether you're a leader, a parent, or someone simply trying to live more whole and holy, this conversation offers deep wisdom and refreshing clarity.
🔗 Links & Resources:
📘 I Shouldn’t Feel This Way – Dr. Alison Cook
🌐 Dr. Alison Cook’s Website
🎧 The Best of You Podcast
📘 The Best of You (book)
📘 Preorder Justin & Trish's book – One Choice Away from Change
📲 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram
 

Episode 059: Breaking Bitterness and Embracing Grace: A Candid Conversation with Lisa Whittle

🎙️ Episode Title:Breaking Bitterness and Embracing Grace: A Candid Conversation with Lisa Whittle
🎧 Episode Description:In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Justin and Trish sit down with long-time friend, speaker, and author Lisa Whittle for an honest conversation about breaking toxic cycles, including bitterness, shame, and unmet expectations. Lisa reflects on navigating grief, growing up as a pastor’s kid, surviving her father’s public ministry fall, and what has anchored her faith through decades of leadership.
She shares the deep work God continues to do in her life—particularly around bitterness and entitlement—and how shame shows up even when we think we’ve healed. If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, grief, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will remind you that you are not stuck, and Jesus really does change everything.
🔗 Links & Resources:📘 God Knows by Lisa Whittle📘 The Hard Good by Lisa Whittle🎧 The Jesus Over Everything Podcast🌐 LisaWhittle.com📘 Preorder Justin & Trish’s book – One Choice Away from Change📲 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram

Episode 058: Brandon Heath: Naming the Ache, Finding the Healing

🎙 Episode Title:Brandon Heath: Naming the Ache, Finding the Healing
📝 Episode Summary:Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandon Heath joins us from his tour bus for a raw and hope-filled conversation about music, father wounds, forgiveness, and the ache we all carry. Brandon opens up about the inspiration behind his 2024 album The Ache and shares how songwriting helps him process pain, find healing, and offer comfort to others. We talk about the tension between seeking approval and remaining faithful, the discipline of forgiveness, and how ordinary people can find holy confidence to share their stories—mess and all. This one will stir your heart.
💬 In This Episode:
Why Brandon titled his latest record The Ache
Growing up in Nashville and discovering music as a calling
The childhood memory that shaped the album’s central theme
Songwriting as a tool for processing grief and loss
Wrestling with wanting to be heard vs. needing approval
Breaking cycles of unforgiveness and practicing daily grace
Encouragement for anyone who doesn’t feel “ready” to share their story
The beauty of doing scary things—and trusting God with the results
Brandon’s very Nashville answer to the California question 😄
🎵 Featured Album:The Ache by Brandon Heath (2024) – available now on all platforms. Start with track 1 for the full story experience.
🔗 Resources & Links:
Listen to The Ache on Spotify
Follow Brandon Heath on Instagram
Connect with us at JustinAndTrisha.com
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Episode 057: Ian Cron: The Addiction We All Share & the Fix That Leads to Freedom

Ian Morgan Cron joins Justin for a raw and hope-filled conversation on addiction, recovery, and transformation. Drawing from his new book The Fix, Ian shares how the 12 Steps—originally created for alcoholics—offer a powerful path to peace for everyone, not just those in crisis. They unpack the hidden addictions we all carry, the shame that keeps us stuck, and how honest community brings lasting change. Ian also explains how the Enneagram can help you recognize and overcome your core struggles. This episode is an invitation to freedom.
In this episode:• Why addiction is more common than we think• The deeper spiritual problem behind every addiction• Ian’s relapse and recovery journey• How the 12 Steps create peace with God, self, and others• What the Enneagram reveals about our compulsions• How to help someone you love who is stuck• Why community is the opposite of addiction
Resources & Links:→ Get The Fix + companion workbook: ianmorgancron.com→ Follow Ian on Instagram: @ianmorgancron→ Learn more about our work: justinandtrisha.com
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Episode 056: Leading Yourself and Loving Your Neighbor with Dr. Derwin & Vicki Gray

🎙️ Episode Title:Leading Yourself and Loving Your Neighbor with Dr. Derwin & Vicki Gray
🎧 Episode Description:In this powerful episode, Justin & Trish sit down with Dr. Derwin and Vicki Gray—authors, pastors, and founders of Transformation Church—for a deep and honest conversation about emotional health, marriage, leadership, and multiethnic ministry.
The Grays share wisdom from three decades of marriage and ministry, reflecting on how leading yourself well flows from your identity in Christ—and how a healthy marriage is often the first ministry. They also unpack the challenges and rewards of pastoring a multiethnic church, and why true gospel transformation must move beyond personal salvation into reconciliation with others.
This episode is packed with practical truth and encouragement for anyone who wants to grow spiritually, love others more deeply, and live lit up with love.
🔗 Links and/or Resources:🕊️ Derwin L. Gray's Website📘 Preorder Lit Up With Love by Dr. Derwin L. Gray: Available Here🏠 Transformation Church Sermons & Resources📕 How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Dr. Derwin L. Gray: Amazon Link💬 Follow Derwin on Instagram: @derwinlgray

Episode 055: Choosing Resilience: How One Choice Can Change Everything

Episode TitleChoosing Resilience: How One Choice Can Change Everything
Episode DescriptionIn the Season 5 finale of the Let's Get Real Podcast, Justin and Trish Davis reflect on a year marked by resilience, loss, hope, and transformation. From setting goals that scare you to healing from trauma and disappointment, this conversation explores how intentional choices—even small ones—can lead to major breakthroughs.
Trish vulnerably shares her two-year journey of returning to college and graduating with a degree in life coaching. From wrestling with imposter syndrome to celebrating alongside her family, friends, and Zumba community, her story is a powerful example of how resilience is built through the “messy middle.” Justin unpacks how goals become growth only when paired with vulnerability and accountability.
This episode is an invitation to start where you are and embrace who you’re becoming. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, starting over professionally, or just trying to dream again, this heartfelt conversation will inspire you to take the next brave step toward becoming the person you want to be in 2025.
Links and/or Resources📘 Preorder One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back — coming March 2025: Preorder Now🎙️ Listen to featured Season 5 episodes:– Episode 46: Davie Blackburn – Nothing Is Wasted– Episode 48: Adam Weber – Grief, Therapy, and Grace– Episode 50: Nick Conley – Panic, Anxiety, and God’s Presence📲 Follow Justin on Instagram: @justindavis33📲 Follow Trish on Instagram: @trishdavis_💬 Share this episode, tag us on socials, and tell someone the one choice you’re making as you head into the new year.

Episode 054:From Roommates to Teammates: How to Rebuild Connection in Your Marriage with Meygan and Casey Caston

🎙️ Episode Title:From Roommates to Teammates: How to Rebuild Connection in Your Marriage
🎧 Episode Description:In this deeply relatable episode, Justin and Trish sit down with Casey and Meygan Caston, the founders of Marriage365 and authors of 365 Connecting Questions for Couples. The Castons share candidly about how their own marriage nearly ended in divorce and how they fought to rebuild not just their relationship—but their emotional intimacy and friendship.They unpack the journey of moving from “roommates” to true teammates, why emotional safety is the foundation of connection, and how childhood wounds often show up in our most intimate relationships. Whether you’re in a rough season or simply want to deepen your bond, this conversation will give you hope, tools, and laughter along the way.
🔗 Links and/or Resources:📕 Get 365 Connecting Questions for Couples (Revised & Updated)💬 Follow Marriage365 on Instagram: @marriage365🌐 Learn more about Marriage365📣 Stay connected with Justin & Trish📱 Follow on Instagram: @justindavis33 | @trishdavis_

Episode 053: Let’s Get Real about Changing Our Legacy

On this episode of the Let's Get Real Podcast we are joined by author Kristen Hallinan. Kristen is the author of a new book called, Legacy Changer: Heal Your Hurts, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family.
You can follow Kristen on Instagram HERE
You can check out Kristen's website HERE
You can buy her book, Legacy Changer HERE